Foreign Nationals in Prison and Probation Workshop (2024)

Introduction

EuroPris, in collaboration with the Confederation of European Probation (CEP) and kindly hosted by the Federal Ministry of Justice of Austria, held a workshop addressing one of the most significant issues facing European prison systems today—Foreign National Offenders (FNOs).

As migration and global political shifts continue to impact Europe, the number and proportion of FNOs in prisons are rising, bringing unique challenges to prison and probation services. That being said, an FNO in one country is a citizen imprisoned abroad in another. This dual perspective is central to the work of EuroPris’ Foreign Nationals in Prison and Probation (FNPP) Expert Group.

This workshop was held from 29-30 October 2024, bringing together professionals from across Europe, including those in prison, probation, and NGOs, to engage in presentations, discussions, and knowledge-sharing on this increasingly important area of criminal justice policy.

Workshop Objectives

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Updating the ‘Good Practice Manual for Working with Foreign Prisoners‘: A primary focus will be on developing an up-to-date version of this manual, ensuring compliance with Council of Europe CM/Rec 2012(12).

This revision will incorporate valuable insights from practical experiences, potentially guiding future updates to the Council of Europe’s recommendations.
Promoting the Welfare and Interests of Foreign Nationals: We aim to enhance the welfare of foreign nationals imprisoned outside their country of residence by facilitating their social reintegration.

This involves fostering cooperation and information exchange between national and international agencies, supporting prisoners abroad and their families, and liaising with both governmental and non-governmental bodies that provide crucial support to these individuals.

By raising awareness of FNO issues, we seek to improve their management, rehabilitation, and resettlement from entry into prison through to release and probation. Additionally, the goal is to support the welfare and interests of FNOs imprisoned outside their home countries, facilitating their social reintegration.

We also aim to foster cooperation and information exchange between national and international agencies, and groups supporting prisoners abroad and their families, and to collaborate with both governmental and non-governmental bodies assisting these individuals.

Agenda

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Find the full agenda for the FNPP Workshop 2024, here.

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